For Immediate Release
April 14, 2020
Contact: Development Services Department
479-575-8267
planning@fayetteville-ar.gov
Nomination Deadline Extended for City of Fayetteville Historic Preservation Awards, 2020
Fayetteville, Ark. — Nominations are being accepted for the City of Fayetteville Historic Preservation Awards. The Historic District Commission will present Historic Preservation Awards to honor projects, organizations and individuals that have displayed outstanding commitment, practice and leadership in preservation in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
If you are interested in nominating a candidate for any of the awards, please complete a nomination form or contact the Development Services Department at (479) 575-8267 or planning@fayettville-ar.gov to obtain a nomination form or additional information. Self-nominations are welcome, and electronic submittals are encouraged. The deadline for nominations and supporting material is extended to 5:00 PM on Thursday, June 4th.
Awards:
Best Preservation Practices Award recognizes quality work and the practice of preservation technique in restoring, rehabilitating, preserving or reusing a building, site, structure, or landscape in the spirit of the Secretary of Interior’s Standards. The recipient of this award will have maintained or carefully rehabilitated the historic character of the structure or site.
The Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Service in Historic Preservation recognizes an individual’s or organization’s outstanding and exemplary service in historic preservation, which may include funding/fundraising for preservation, instructing others in the field of preservation, advocacy for the preservation and/or protection of historic structures or landscapes, and promoting public policies that advance the interest of preserving the cultural heritage and history of a community.
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